
Earth System Science
Raghu Murtugudde is a professor of atmospheric, oceanic and Earth system science at the University of Maryland, College Park. He focuses on the ocean's role in climate, Earth system modeling and predictions, and climate impacts on water, food and health. Murtugudde writes on natural-human system interactions and humanity's evolutionary baggage in relation to human perception of climate risks.
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Using Loopholes, Nature May Save Galápagos Penguins (Op-Ed)Opinion The Galápagos are more than a life raft in Pacific currents — they actually alter the Pacific currents, and in so doing, help feed the islands' residents.
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Dust Clouds the Future of the South Asian Monsoon (Op-Ed)Opinion Pollution and dust is shrinking the monsoon season, threatening the crops that feed millions.
By Raghu Murtugudde Published
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